Pastoral Christian Ministries Local Church Pastor - Oral Roberts University

Pastoral Christian Ministries Local Church Pastor from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Overview The College of Theology facilitates Spirit-led growth and discipleship in students and equips them as ministers and leaders in the body of Christ. Foundational to this purpose, students are equipped with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a sound understanding of theology and an effective grasp of ministry enabling them, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Within the pastoral Christian ministry major, students select one of four concentrations: local church pastor , missions, pastoral care or youth ministry. In each area of concentration a cognate of hermeneutics, an Old and New Testament elective, research seminar and systematic theology is required. Local Church Pastor Concentration The local church pastor concentration educates and equips students to prepare God\\\'s people for righteous living and works of service so that the body of Christ is built and flourishes. Students receive broad knowledge and a diversity of skills in pastoral care, preaching, teaching the Bible, evangelism, mission work and discipleship developing pastoral attitudes and abilities to help them train, supervise, lead and nurture a local congregation of believers. It emphasizes a strong biblical/theological foundation and provides well-balanced training in the theory and practice of pastoral ministry. Course offerings for the Local Church Pastor Concentration include: Church Growth and Planting Christian Leadership Pastoral Care Sermon Preparation and Preaching Ministry Practicum Signs and Wonders Church Administration Outcomes A degree in pastoral Christian ministries will prepare you to fulfill God\\\'s call on your life to become: Pastor Missionary Youth pastor Director of children\\\'s ministries View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.